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JU55 ZEN

2009 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

300,718 mi
Last recorded300,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 5 Series103,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU55 ZEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 300,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 176,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 166,236 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 166,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 131,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 125,963 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,311 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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JU55 ZEN is a 2009 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 103,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JU55 ZEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JU55 ZEN registered?

JU55 ZEN is a 2009 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for JU55 ZEN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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